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EU leaders condemn terrorist attack in Ankara

Xinhua, February 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

European Union (EU) leaders, gathered here for the ongoing EU summit, said in a joint statement late Thursday they strongly condemned Wednesday's terrorist attack in Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and express our solidarity with the people of Turkey," said the EU heads of state or government and the leaders of the EU institutions in the statement.

The leaders emphasized that "acts of terrorism, by whomever and wherever they take place, are always unacceptable."

"The European Union and its member states will step up all efforts to counter this scourge, in cooperation with partners," promised the leaders.

Fourteen suspects have been detained over Wednesday's car bombing in Ankara that killed at least 28 people and wounded 61 others, Turkish interior minister Efkan Ala said Thursday. Endit